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Still Life Massage & Float Expands its Facility to Meet Growing Demand

The benefits of 7-8 hours of sleep are well known Much has been written in recent years explaining how it can affect a whole range of physical and emotional processes. After a long day most of us are looking forward to a good, restorative night of sleep, but we’ve all experienced restless nights spent tossing and turning. The following day often results in looking forward eagerly to sleep and then staring at the ceiling when... The post Float Therapy to Relieve Burn Out Syndrome first appeared on Still Life Massage and Float.

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you must know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  People who suffer from this disorder may find relief during the beginning and middle of winter through float therapy. SAD And Season Change SAD is a depression-causing disorder that occurs noticeably during the seasonal transition from fall into winter. People who suffer from SAD observe the onset of symptoms at the beginning of the fall season and throughout winter. People... The post Floating To Prevent SAD first appeared on Still Life Massage and Float.

We remain open for massage and float therapy with strict protocols in place. The safety of our staff, clients, and community is of the utmost importance. Please know that we have prepared our clinic to provide the highest level of safety and sanitation. We have invested in EPA registered disinfectants and air purifiers with UV and carbon and HEPA filters for our office. We will be staggering all appointments to allow for extra time to... The post New Safety & Sanitation Protocols at Still Life first appeared on Still Life Massage and Float.

We’ve all had to learn a new language and evaluation process this year, as we weigh out the potential risks of resuming our favorite activities and past-times — including our self-care routines. It’s no secret this year has been incredibly difficult in so many ways, and has left us all scrambling for ways to care for our minds and bodies. The good news is that Floatation Therapy is among the safest, most rigorously sanitary ways... The post Is Floating Safe in the age of COVID-19? first appeared on Still Life Massage and Float.

Therapeutic massage has many proven health benefits, including improving circulation and reducing blood pressure, decreasing inflammation and pain, and reducing stress and tension. Examples of conditions helped by massage therapy include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, stress, hypertension, back pain, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, diabetes, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, and pain management.  You have likely experienced these restorative and pain-relieving benefits for yourself, and have wondered how you might be able to incorporate regular massage... The post Using HSA or FSA funds to Pay for Massage Therapy first appeared on Still Life Massage and Float.

During this forced business closure, we have had time to reflect on our mission statement: “To hold a space of stillness where practitioners can use intuition and clinical knowledge to facilitate healing acute and chronic conditions, and where clients feel safe and calm, reaching a deeper sense of relaxation and self-healing.” We are proud of the space we have created, the therapists we employ, and the wonderful clients that...

When was the last time you checked the Personal Injury Protection on your auto insurance? Did you know you had it? Do you even know what it is? (clears throat) Please excuse me while I get on my soapbox… Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP coverage, is a component of auto insurance that covers medical expenses of the driver and passengers regardless of who’s at fault during an accident.  PIP is how your providers... The post Personal Injury Protection Soapbox first appeared on Still Life Massage and Float.